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MAT GRAPPLES

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Manufactured for demanding forestry, pipeline, utility, and access road applications, Tysea Excavator Mat Grapples give operators the control and durability needed to efficiently move, stack, position, and recover access mats. Heavy-duty construction, continuous rotation, and purpose built gripping surfaces provide precise mat control in demanding jobsite conditions.

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Excavator mat grapple moving wood rig access mats

The Ultimate Solution for Moving Access Mats

DESIGNED FOR DEMANDING JOB SITES.

Tysea Excavator Mat Grapples are designed and manufactured specifically for high-cycle mat handling applications. Continuous 360° rotation, powerful hydraulic clamping, and purpose-built grapple arms give operators the control needed to efficiently pick, rotate, stack, position, and recover wood, composite, and other access mats.

Excavator mat grapple on job site moving wood rig mats

Heavy-Duty Performance

Features Designed to Conquer Any Jobsite

From heavy-duty construction and powerful hydraulic rotation to replaceable wear components and purpose-built gripping surfaces, every detail is designed and manufactured for strength, control, serviceability, and reliable performance in the field.

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The 360° continuous rotation feature allows operators to pick, position, stack, and place access mats while simultaneously fully opening and closing the grapple arms without needing to reposition the excavator frequently. This design enhances maneuverability in confined spaces and improves workflow efficiency by minimizing the time spent adjusting equipment during operations.

Powered by two VIS 40 Eaton hydraulic motors, the heavy-duty rotation system delivers the torque and control needed to maneuver large mats with precision. A robust rotate bearing and valve-in-head design provide smooth, controlled rotation for lifting, stacking, positioning, and placing mats in demanding applications.

Manufactured and designed for high-cycle mat handling, the grapple features a heavily reinforced fabricated structure designed to manage the twisting, bending, and shock loads generated during lifting, rotating, stacking, and positioning. Strategic reinforcement at high-stress areas, heavy-duty pivot points, and robust grapple arms provide the structural strength required for demanding daily operation.

The design of the grapple provides strong, consistent clamping force while maximizing contact with the mat. The opposing jaw design keeps the load captured and controlled through lifting and rotation, reducing unwanted shifting while giving the operator precise control during stacking, loading, and placement.

The grapple arms use opposing gripping surfaces designed to securely capture and control the mat under load. One side features a bolt-on replaceable edge with integrated gripping lugs, while the opposing side uses heavy-duty grapple tines with gripping lugs and replaceable tips.

This combination provides multiple points of contact with the mat, helping resist slipping and shifting during lifting, rotation, stacking, and precise placement. Replaceable high-wear components also allow the gripping surfaces to be serviced without replacing the complete grapple structure.

High-load pivot areas are designed for demanding daily operation and long service life in tough jobsite conditions.

Replaceable bolt-on cutting edges and pin-on teeth allow high-wear components to be serviced individually, helping extend grapple life, reduce repair costs and significantly reduce down time.

The hydraulic system is designed to provide responsive grapple and rotation functions for fast, controlled mat handling.

Tysea’s hydraulic cylinders are all manufactured in house, giving us complete control over quality, fitment, and performance. Purpose-built for demanding mat handling applications, our hydraulics deliver reliable clamping force, responsive operation, and long-term serviceability.

The grapple is designed to simplify installation and integration with the excavator’s hydraulic system, helping get the machine into operation quickly.

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  • Excavator mat grapple handling wood access mat
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  • Excavator mat grapple holding a wood rig mat in the air in a wintery setting

why contractors choose tysea

We manufacture attachments that work as hard as you do. Our mat grapples are designed specifically for moving, placing and transporting access mats in the toughest conditions

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Excavator mat grapple tilted handling timber access mat

designed around jobsites

Manufactured specifically for moving access mats

heavy duty fabrication

Built with high strength steel for long service life

built to perform

Designed to perform in the toughest conditions

easy serviceability

Simple maintenance and replaceable wear parts

worldwide shipping

Manufactured in Canada serving customers worldwide

lets get you equipped

Tysea’s excavator mat grapples are designed to improve the speed, control, and efficiency of access mat handling. Contact our team to learn how integrating a purpose-built mat grapple into your operation can reduce manual handling, streamline mat placement and recovery, and keep your excavator and crew productive throughout the job.

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